Writing a LETTER/EMAIL
- Thank you so much for inviting me. I'd love to go! - Thanks so much for the invitation. I'll definitely go!
ACCEPT Sally's invitation. (2)
- I'm terribly sorry that I lost your book. - I'm really sorry about losing your book.
APOLOGISE to Sally. You lost her book. (2)
- Why don't we meet at the cinema at 5 p.m.? - How about meeting at the cinema at 5 p.m.? - How about we meet at the cinema at 5 p.m.? - Shall we meet at the cinema at 5 p.m.?
ARRANGE to meet her at the cinema. (5 p.m.) (4)
- Why don't I pick you up at your house at 5 p.m.? - How about I pick you up at your house at 5 p.m.? - If you'd like, I can pick you up at your house at 5 p.m. - Shall I pick you up at your house at 5.m.?
ARRANGE to pick her up later. (her house, 5 p.m.) (4)
- Unfortunately, I can't see you this weekend. You see, I'm going to the wedding.
BAD NEWS: Tell her you can't see her this weekend, and say why (your aunt's wedding).
- Hi Sally, - Dear Sally,
Beginning: Say hello to your friend Sally. (2)
- Oh, and another thing, I wanted to tell you about my new bird. - Anyway, did I tell you about my new bird? - Anyway, I thought you might be interested to hear about my new bird.
CHANGE the topic / NEWS: Talk about your new bird (3)
- Anyway, I wanted to ask you if I could borrow your bike. - Anyway, I was wondering if I could borrow your bike. - By the way, could you possibly lend me your bike?
Changing the topic: Ask to borrow Sally's bicycle (3)
- That's terrible news about losing your dog. - I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your dog.
Comment on Sally's BAD news. She lost her dog. (2)
- That's fantastic news about your prize. - I was so pleased to hear that you won a prize. - I was so excited to hear about your prize.
Comment on Sally's GOOD news. She won a prize. (3)
- I can't wait to hear from you. - I look forward to hearing from you! - Write back soon!
END your letter by talking about hearing from her, soon! (3)
- I can't wait to see you. - I look forward to seeing you soon! - I hope to see you soon!
END your letter by talking about seeing each other, soon! (3)
- See you soon - All the best - Best wishes - Take care - Lots of love
ENDING: Say goodbye (but do NOT write "goodbye" or "bye bye"!!!) (5)
- You see, I've signed up for a race, but my bike is broken.
EXPLAIN why you need her bike. (You've signed up for a race / Your bike is broken)
- You see, I need to do a project about Egypt at school.
EXPLAIN why you need her book. (For a project)
- Well, that's all for now. - I look forward to seeing you soon. - I can't wait to see you / hear from you. - Write back soon.
FINISH the letter nicely. (5)
- Why don't you ask your teacher for help? - Why not ask your teacher for help? - In my opinion, you ought to ask your teacher for help. - Have you thought of asking your teacher for help? - You should ask your teacher for help. - The best thing would be to ask your teacher for help. - It might be a good idea to ask your teacher for help. - You'd better ask your teacher for help.
Give Sally ADVICE. (She should ask her teacher for help). (8)
- How are things? - How are you? I hope you're well.
Introduction: Ask Sally how she is (2)
- Thanks for writing. - It was really great to hear from you.
Introduction: Thank Sally for writing, etc. (2)
- May I please borrow your book about Egypt? - I was wondering if you could lend me your book? - Would you mind lending me your book? - I need to ask you a favour. Could I borrow your book about Egypt?
MAKE A REQUEST: ASK Sally to give you her book about Egypt for a short time. (4)
- If you'd like, I can buy you another one.
OFFER to buy Sally a new book. (1)
- Do you fancy watching a film at my house later? - Why don't we watch a film at my house later? - Why not come to my house to watch a film later? - How about watching a film at my house later? - Would you like to come to my house later to watch a film? - Shall we watch a film at my house later?
SUGGEST an activity (watch a film later) (6)
- Thanks so much for sending me the lovely gift. - Thank you so much for sending me the wonderful gift.
THANK her for the lovely gift she sent
- YOUR NAME (SIGNATURE)
The last thing you should write is.... (1)
- Thanks so much for inviting me, but unfortunately I can't go.
You CAN'T ACCEPT Sally's inviation.